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A Melodic Tapestry: The Vienna State Opera's 2024-2025 Season

The Vienna State Opera, a beacon of artistic brilliance, is set to dazzle audiences with its 2024-2025 season lineup. From the heart-wrenching tragedy of 'Roméo et Juliette' to the epic journey depicted in 'The Return of Ulysses,' the season promises an array of operatic and ballet masterpieces. The program also features Christopher Wheeldon's modern ballet 'The Winter's Tale,' weekly Open Classes for ballet enthusiasts, and an enchanting Chamber Music series. Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in this rich tapestry of storytelling and music, curated with passion and performed by world-class talent.

Nov 29, 2024

1. Roméo et Juliette

Roméo Montaigu and Juliette Capulet fall in love at a party. As the two families are enemies to the core, this love and the wedding that is soon to take place must remain secret. As Juliette is to be married off by her unsuspecting father, she takes a drug that puts her into a death-like sleep. The mock-dead woman is buried in the crypt. Roméo, who believes her to be dead, takes a poison potion at her grave. When Juliette wakes up and sees her dying husband in front of her, she stabs herself.

Sep 8, 2024 - May 13, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper

Wien · Wiener Staatsoper

2. The Return of Ulysses in his homeland

Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2024

Wiener Staatsoper

Vienna · Vienna State Opera

3. The Winter’s Tale

With The Winter’s Tale, based on William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy of the same name, the British star choreographer Christopher Wheeldon has created a modern ballet about second chances that tells a tense story of the most fundamental human emotions surrounding jealousy, revenge, love and redemption:

1 - 20 Dec, 2024

Wiener Staatsoper

Vienna · Vienna State Opera

4. Open Class

With a weekly Open Class the Vienna State Ballet offers professional dancers, dance teachers, and students as well as advanced amateurs (age 14 and above) the opportunity to take part in a top-class ballet training. Led by Louisa Rachedi, Claudine Schoch, Annkathrin Dehn, Samuel Colombet and Daniel Vizcayo. The classical training takes place to live piano accompaniment.

Dec 7, 2024 - Jun 28, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper

Vienna · Vienna State Opera

5. Chamber Music

In the Mahler Hall, musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will surprise you with a selection of different works by different composers at each concert.

Dec 14, 2024 - May 17, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper

Vienna · Vienna State Opera

6. Bohemia

Jan 24 - Feb 3, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper

Vienna · Vienna State Opera

7. L'elisir d'amore

The penniless and insecure Nemorino loves the rich and well-read Adina. To win her over, he buys a love potion from the quack doctor Dulcamara - in reality a bottle of wine. But of course it is not the wine that ensures a happy ending, but his loving heart - and Adina's.

17 - 21 Mar, 2025

Wiener Staatsoper

Wien · Wiener Staatsoper

Conclusion

As the final notes of the Vienna State Opera's 2024-2025 season resonate through its storied halls, audiences will carry with them the memories of extraordinary performances and artistic excellence. Each event, whether opera or ballet, offers a unique glimpse into the human condition, from the depths of tragedy to the heights of redemption and joy. The Vienna State Opera remains a beacon of cultural enrichment, inviting all to partake in its rich tradition of world-class performances. With this season's offerings, the opera house continues to inspire, educate, and elevate the soul through the universal languages of music and dance.

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